Excerpt from Bulbous Plants for the Garden: Tulips, Narcissus, Hyacinths, Lilies, Crocuses, Lily of the Valley, Etc The writer of this booklet, Mr. T. A. Weston, has had years of actual study and practice in the cultivation of bulbs in his own garden; additionally, he has had end-less opportunities to see and judge them in the exhibitions, and as well to observe the work of the professionals. He has written to the point and the reader can feel confidence in his instructions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority ...

The John Tradescants, father (1570-1638) and son (1608-1662), were two of the most remarkable and significant gardeners in British history. Working for a series of eminent patrons, including Robert Cecil, Charles I and the Duke of Buckingham, they supervised the creation of some of the greatest gardens of the seventeenth century. Their own botanic garden in Lambeth, south London, became the centre of horticultural interest in Britain. They travelled widely in pursuit of exotic plants, as far as Russia, Algiers and Virginia, and imported many exotic species now commonplace. Keen collectors, their museum of books, coins, weapons, costumes, stuffed animals and curiosities from all over the world, known as The Ark, was the first public museum in Britain and was to form the basis of the Ashmolean in Oxford after the widow of John Tradescant the younger was cheated out of her inheritance.As well as charting the lives and achievements of the Tradescants and providing a vivid picture of this age ...

This incredible true story revolves around Penny Kelly (owner of Lily Hill Farm) and the deal she makes -- with a group of elves -- to produce one hundred tons of grapes from a mere thirteen acres of vineyards. The elves encouragement to find the nature of balance rather than the balance in nature becomes the force behind a re-alignment of intention, energy and physical action. The experience uncovers a gripping truth for us in todays world. ...